That is a good example of technical details in the Bill that need work. Aspects of this do need work. I think I have spoken individually to everybody on the other side of the Committee who opposes the Bill, and I agree with their technical changes to it. The idea that immunity cannot be revoked, or that there is no real compulsion to get involved because of jail sentences—I do not agree with that. At the same time, however, I am not going to say, “Don’t vote for this Bill”, because this is it; this is as good as it gets. There is an opportunity coming down the line, when the Bill goes to the Lords, when things such as that will happen.
Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Johnny Mercer
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 29 June 2022.
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Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill.
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